Useful Information and Documents

Edinburgh Youth and Children’s Work Strategy 2023-2028

Information on upcoming Early Years Bitesize Sessions

Impact Report 2025

Click the link to view LAYC’s Impact Report for 2024/2025.

Youth Work Manifesto 2026

Click the link to read Youthlink’s 2026 Youth Work Manifesto.

City of Edinburgh Council Support for Families

A variety of resources for families in Edinburgh, including family activities in your local area and family holiday activities.

‘We Matter’ Programme Evaluation

‘We Matter’ was a youth work programme for care experienced young people, delivered by three youth work teams across four schools in Edinburgh between November 2024 and April 2025.

Edinburgh and the Lothians Multi-agency Child Protection Procedures

GIRFEC Wellbeing Resources (SHANARRI)

Getting it right for every child (GIRFEC) resources relating to wellbeing.

The Promise

The promise is that Scotland’s children and young people will grow up loved, safe and respected.

National Youth Work Outcomes & Skills Framework

YouthLink Scotland has worked hand-in-hand with the youth work sector to develop a clear, impactful model to allow youth workers to develop and track key skills with the young people they work with.

Youth Work Essentials

A ‘one-stop shop’ of core information for youth workers and volunteers.